Ford Flex owners have reported 374 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (262 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (39 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The power steering has stopped working. After starting the car it shows a "steering assist fault" message and the steering doesn't work. Thankfully this happened when the car was stopped. My car battery is fine so this must be a failure in the electric power assisted steering (epas) Read details...
Vehicle was in motion on a highway, several warnings quickly appeared on the dash then simultaneously all power steering functions stopped working and vehicle was extremely difficult to steer. When trying to guide the vehicle to a stop, the steering wheel was trying to correct itself resulting in Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact's wife was attempting to start the vehicle however, the steering wheel ceased. The steering assist fault light illuminated along with another unknown warning light. Read details...
While driving the vehicle (it was in motion), on hwy 290 (near manor, TX), the steering on our 2018 Ford Flex seized up and the car was impossible to turn. Due to complete lack of steering, the car was an immediate danger to drive and it was extremely difficult to get safely off the road, but my Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. Read details...